Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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